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Internationally acclaimed Indonesian artist Arkiv Vilmansa debuts in Singapore with his solo exhibition, One or Nothing, a graphical take on Singapore’s relentless pursuit of being number one. Singapore's first designer toy-inspired exhibition ‘One or Nothing’ is a series of twelve paintings that are based on uniquely Singaporean icons. The exhibition invites art and toy enthusiasts to explore the distinct Singaporean way of living through the perspective of an international artist. Arkiv's signature style incorporates fluid and curvaceous lines paired with bright vivid colours which is seen in many of his paintings. ‘Arkiv Instant’, his first vinyl toy figurine, is also one of his most recognised works. The exhibition runs at the FLABSLAB gallery at One Commonwealth from 16 November to 30 November. >>

Wake Me Up Music, Singapore's premium indie record label, is taking a long long nap after more than a decade of contribution to the Singaporean music scene. Before we take that nap, let's bring back the old times and have one hell of a party! The two-day show will feature current and past Wake Me Up Music bands and also other bands who have been such great friends to us. This will probably be the LAST TIME you'll see bands like Surreal, Sky in Euphoria, Vertical Rush, Marchtwelve, My Squared Circle and Pension State come together for a show like this. Show Details: Venue - Home Club (20 Upper Circular Road) Date & Time - 10 December 2011 (Sat): 8.00pm-10.00pm 11 December 2011 (Sun): 4.30pm-10.00pm Charge - $10 for 2-Day Pass (Tickets sold at door) >>

On the 18th of October 2011, Third Floor-Hermès celebrated the opening of Christine Ay Tjoe latest site specific installation, The Famous One From Lucas # 1. We speak to the artist, whose work has always intrigued and delighted us.

One of the few female artists in Indonesia, Christine Ay Tjoe’s artistic explorations has ranged from paintings and drawings, to print-making and sculptures, to even photography and installations. A much loved art figure in her community, she has exhibited internationally and is respected in the art world beyond her own regional shores. Her appeal lies not just within her vast bodies of works, but within her own personality as an artist. Known to be reserved and introverted, a quiet emotional depth can be observed within each of her artworks— a constant dialogue of struggle and exploration that truly connects with its viewers.

By her meticulous hands, the art space of Hermes’ iconic Liat Towers location was transformed into a cocoon shaped environment. Soft fabric sculptures made out of goose-feathers and tulle fabrics wrapped around the walls as visitors were led into a haunting space of discovery. Stirring and intriguing, Ay Tjoe’s installation left a lingering scent of hope and entrapment, and many questions to the deeper thoughts of the artist. We were lucky enough to find out more.

Who are you and what interests you / your work?

Christine Ay Tjoe: I’m an artist based in Bandung and Yogyakarta Indonesia. I’m interested in the universal human experience and explore these conceptual dialogues in my artwork.

Was an art ‘career’ something you stumbled upon, or something you’ve always wanted to do?

I had always been creatively inclined even as a child, for me to pursue art had always been natural.

You started your artistic journey drawing and painting— more graphic art. You’ve since moved on to textile and sculptures. How did that come about?

My creations are either triggered and/or shaped by my conceptual investigations of my physical and metaphysical environments. As an artist, one also searches for the best way to present these concepts therefore I use different materials (textiles, paint, charcoal, etching, installation) and methods (drawing, painting, sculpture) which results in interesting, unconventional work such as my recent installation, “The Famous One from Lucas #1” at Third-Floor Hermès.